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Question 231

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Continuing to operate a fuel-inefficient car despite warnings about the effect of greenhouse gases best illustrates the dynamics of

A) the reciprocity norm.
B) a social trap.
C) equity.
D) the mere exposure effect.

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Question 232

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When a mild-mannered woman had an electrode implanted in her amygdala,she

A) developed more aggressive tendencies.
B) acted just as she had before the implantation.
C) became even milder,unable even to say "no" to anyone's request for help.
D) lost her ability to remember events that had recently occurred.

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When a group of racially prejudiced high school students discussed racial issues,their attitudes became even more prejudiced.This best illustrates

Fernando's favorable attitude toward capital punishment began to change when he was asked to offer arguments opposing it in a university debate class.His attitude change is best explained by ________ theory.

Repeated exposure to sexually explicit films causes viewers to

People are most inclined to like those who are nearby.This most clearly illustrates the association between ________ and interpersonal attraction.

Kelly is a Republican and Carlos is a Democrat.Both believe that the members of their own political party are more fair-minded and trustworthy than members of any other party.This belief best illustrates

Sharing household chores ranks high on a list of things people associate with successful marriages.This best illustrates the perceived value of

Comedy routines that are mildly amusing to people in an uncrowded room seem funnier in a densely packed room.This is best explained in terms of

The Milgram obedience experiments were controversial because the

Compared with people from East Asian cultures,those from individualist Western countries are more likely to demonstrate

The tragic decision to launch the space shuttle Challenger resulted in part from the minimal expression of dissenting views among NASA personnel and advisors.This best illustrates the dangers of

The loss of self-awareness and self-restraint occurring in group situations that foster arousal and anonymity is called

Group polarization refers to

A negative behavior describes ________;a negative attitude describes ________.

Jackson agreed to Stanley's suggestion that they shoplift some video games.Later in the week,Jackson agreed to go along with Stanley's suggestion to steal a neighbor's expensive racing bike.Reflecting on what he had done,Jackson was surprised by his willingness to comply with Stanley's request.Jackson's experience illustrates

In which of the following scenarios is the person MOST likely to be helped by other people?

The hostilities between two racial subgroups of a riverfront community were dramatically reduced when the threat of the river flooding its banks required that they work together to save their town.This best illustrates the impact of

People tend to like the letters of their own name better than other letters.This is best explained in terms of

Which theory best explains why our actions can lead us to modify our attitudes?